CVE-2026-13449: IBM Business Automation Manager Open Editions 9.0.0 through 9.4.2 is vulnerable to an XML external entity inje

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2026-13449 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting business automation manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Business Automation Manager Open Editions 9.0.0 through 9.4.2 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2026-06-30
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-30 20:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm business automation manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 9.0.0 and < 9.5.0

Fixed in: 9.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy business-automation-manager || rpm -q business-automation-manager || business-automation-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade business-automation-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade business-automation-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison business-automation-manager sudo apt install business-automation-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold business-automation-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list business-automation-manager sudo dnf downgrade business-automation-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add business-automation-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-13449?

business automation manager: upgrade to 9.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-13449 being exploited?

CVE-2026-13449 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-13449 affect?

CVE-2026-13449 affects business automation manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). IBM Business Automation Manager Open Editions 9.0.0 through 9.4.2 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or

How urgent is CVE-2026-13449?

Priority 35/100. High severity

References

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